Constellium SE has expanded its partnership with Audi to supply advanced aluminum solutions for the Audi e-tron GT vehicle.
It is worth mentioning that electric vehicles require strong yet lightweight solutions to optimize range and prioritize safety. Constellium provides ASI certified aluminum body sheet solutions for fasteners and internals, as well as extrusion-based components for the vehicle’s front and rear collision management systems.
Constellium’s “Surfalex Auto Body Sheet” solution, used for the rear doors and fenders of the Audi e-tron GT, is well suited to vehicle design, as it maintains surface aesthetics and allows for bold styling.
In addition, Constellium’s Securalex solution, used for the interior of the hood, has a high-tech shock absorption capacity designed to meet the most demanding pedestrian safety requirements.
Both Auto Body Sheet solutions are supplied from Constellium’s plant in Neuf-Brisach, France.
Constellium HSA6, a family of high-strength 6XXX series extrusion alloys used in vehicle collision management systems, meets the stringent requirements of electric vehicle structural components by providing additional strength in the event collision.
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These products are also supplied for Audi’s first fully electric model, the Audi e-tron SUV, along with extruded components for the e-tron’s battery housing and side impact beams.
Extruded aluminum components make up the battery housing structure of the Audi e-tron, which provides the strength, resistance to shocks and intrusion necessary to protect the batteries in electric vehicles.
Constellium is a founding member of the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative and its plants in Neuf-Brisach (France) Dahenfeld, Gottmadingen Singen (Germany) have been certified according to Performance and Chain of Custody standards.
These facilities have the ability, combined with ASI metal sourcing, to supply their customers with independently certified, responsibly sourced and sustainably manufactured aluminum products.
Written by | Gabriel Sayago
